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Apparatus for sealing thermoplastic-coated packaging material

US5649407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1994
Grant dateJul 22, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2009/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for sealing a thermoplastic-coated packaging material, the material having at least one layer of a metal foil, includes an inductor having at least three substantially parallel, spaced apart conductors. A method for forming sealed, filled packages and a method for sealing packaging material are also provided.

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